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A Charles II turned lignum vitae wassail bowl, late 17th century

Lot Closed

January 19, 02:22 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A Charles II turned lignum vitae wassail bowl, late 17th century


with ring turned decoration and a squat waisted stem on a raised and step base, the underside with trade label of Robert Young Antiques

18cm. high, 23cm. diameter

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Acquired from Robert Young Antiques, London.
Kates Jacobs, ‘Bier Bones’, World of Interiors, December 2022, p. 103.